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Obituaries
Eric "Rick" Bloemendaal
Feb 17, 2025
Rock Valley, IA: Eric “Rick” Bloemendaal, 55, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, Iowa. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 21, at 1:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Doon, Iowa. Visitation, with the family...
William "Bill" John Plantage
Feb 17, 2025
Sheldon, IA: William J. “Bill” Plantage, 98, of Sheldon, formerly of Sioux Center and Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Cobble Creek Assisted Living in Sheldon. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 22, from 9:30-10:30 AM at Carmel Reformed Church of rural Rock Valley. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at Carmel Reformed...
Everdena Koedam
Feb 12, 2025
Rock Valley, IA: Everdena Koedam, 97, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Monday, February 17, at 2:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Eric Van Beek officiating. Private family burial will follow the service at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. A...
Glenna Mae Rose Fickbohm
Feb 11, 2025
SIOUX CENTER, IOWA ~ Glenna Mae Rose Fickbohm, 81, of Sioux Center, formerly of rural Hawarden, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. surrounded by family, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the American Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1417 12th Street, in Hawarden,...
Jeff Jamie Lerdal
Feb 7, 2025
Hawarden, IA: Jeff Jamie Lerdal, 53, of Hawarden, Iowa passed away peacefully, Friday, February 7, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22, at 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden with Pastor Charlie Dial...
William "Bill" Havelaar
Feb 7, 2025
Hudson, SD: William “Bill” Havelaar, 80, of Hudson, South Dakota, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Canton, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 13, at 2:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Eden Cemetery of Hudson. Visitation with...
Leonard Spaans
Feb 1, 2025
Leonard Spaans, 89, of Orange City, formerly of Larchwood, Iowa, and Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Orange City Health Hospital in Orange City, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation...
Ruth E. Vande Stroet
Jan 30, 2025
Cherished wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, mentor and friend, Ruth Elaine Vande Stroet, entered her eternal glory on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 76. Ruth’s loving smile and compassionate heart welcomed everyone she met and was quickly followed by a warm hug.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at First Reformed Church in Rock Valley...
John Henry Van Zanten
Jan 24, 2025
Rock Valley, IA: John Henry Van Zanten, 94, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, January 24, 2025, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley. The service can be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/4077519. Private family burial will be held prior...
Ezra Jon Bakker
Jan 21, 2025
Doon, IA: Ezra Jon Bakker, 5, of Doon, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home in Doon. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 28, at 10:00 AM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Sioux Center, Iowa with Rev. H. Hofman officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley. Visitation with the family...
Lieselotte "Lotte" Henrietta Streit
Jan 20, 2025
Lieselotte “Lotte” Streit, 94, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of Hawarden IA entered into glory to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday January 20th at a Sioux City hospital after a brief illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawarden,...
Marcia Rae Boer
Jan 17, 2025
ALVORD, IOWA ~ Marcia Rae Boer, 73, of Alvord, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Inwood First Reformed Church in Inwood, Iowa, with Rev. Rob Horstman officiating. Following the...
Douglas Earl Niles
Jan 15, 2025
Inwood, Iowa: Douglas Earl Niles, 74, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Sanford Canton-Inwood Hospital in Canton, South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Porter Funeral Home in Inwood.
Doug was born on December 19, 1950, to Earl and LaVonne (Bachman) Niles. He grew up in Englevale, ND where he attended grade school and...
Gertrude Jane Vis
Jan 13, 2025
ROCK VALLEY, IA: Gertrude Jane Vis, 101, of Rock Valley, IA, passed away on January 13, 2025, at her earthly home and went to her eternal home in Heaven. She was lovingly cared for by hospice, her children and grandchildren her last few weeks here on earth.
A celebration of Gertrude’s life will be held on Saturday, January 18, at the...
Sharon "Sherry" Ann Olander
Jan 12, 2025
HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Sharon Ann “Sherry” Olander, 78, of Hawarden, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Friendly Horizons in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Hawarden with Pastor Jon Moravec from Sunnybrook Community Church in Sioux City, Iowa officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be...
Henry Ter Wee
Jan 4, 2025
Larchwood, IA: Henry Ter Wee, 83, of Larchwood, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 9, at 10:30 AM at First Reformed Church of Inwood, Iowa with Rev. Rob Horstman officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X6pfGKanHtikofRnNX2Gg. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of...
Daniel Norman Lange
Jan 4, 2025
Doon, IA: Daniel Norman Lange, 70, of Doon, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 10, at 2:00 PM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation with...
Ronald E. Treiber
Jan 2, 2025
Ronald E. Treiber passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, with his family and caregivers at his side.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the United Church of Christ in Alcester, South Dakota, with Pastor Penny Nance officiating. Lunch will follow at the Alcester Event Center. Private family burial will follow the lunch at the Grace...
Janeille "Jan" Ann Cain
Dec 29, 2024
Janeille “Jan” Ann (Vlotho) Cain Age 78 of Ireton, Iowa passed away on December 29th, 2024, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare Hospital.
Jan was born January 28th, 1946, in Ireton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emery and Cleone (Myers) Vlotho.
Jan graduated from West Sioux High School in 1963, then completed a 2-year nursing program to receive her Registered Nurse degree from...
Jenner Nicholas Johnson
Dec 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenner Nicholas Johnson, who entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2024. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Jenner’s spirit touched all who knew him. While his time on earth was far too short, his legacy of love, laughter, and joy will live on in the hearts...
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